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CCT 555V

1979 Toyota Celica

White Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,218 mi
Last recorded87,218 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2007
Typical for 1979 Toyota Celica42,502 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCCT 555V
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2007 87,218 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Both metal fuel pipes seriously corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2006 85,788 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 85,128 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Celica?

Based on 870,417 MOT tests across 67,994 vehicles.

71.3%
Pass Rate
5,488
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
67,994
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 43,337
position lamp(s) not working 23,341
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 23,042
Registration plate lamp not working 18,379
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16,551
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CCT 555V is a 1979 Toyota Celica in White with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1979 Toyota Celica models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 42,502 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota Celica fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 43,337 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CCT 555V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Celica typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 47 years old, this Toyota Celica is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CCT 555V registered?

CCT 555V is a 1979 Toyota Celica, first registered on 1 August 1979.

Is CCT 555V safe to buy?

The MOT history for CCT 555V shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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